By Arvind Dev As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, the editors of the Macaulay Messenger are committed to providing a hub of resources for our readers and their loved ones. This list will be periodically updated. To add to our list, please leave a comment or email arvind.dev@macaulay.cuny.edu. Information For up-to-date information on CUNY’s […]
By Dylan Senkiw The global pandemic of coronavirus has left the world scrambling to stay on its feet. There has been an impact on nearly all aspects of life: college students are now learning from their parents’ living rooms, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics have now become the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, and social gatherings are prohibited. […]
By Brie Underwood Happy Women’s History Month! During this month, I hope that you take some time to reflect on and thank any and all women who have helped you get to where you are now and for how they continue to help and support you throughout your life. Thank your favorite female professor, give […]
The first few months of 2019 have been cause for despair and pessimism among many. Terrorism, like the white supremacist massacre of 51 Muslim worshippers in Christchurch, New Zealand in March; coordinated suicide attacks which murdered 253 people in Sri Lankan churches and hotels on Easter Sunday; and the antisemitic murder of a woman at […]
When thinking about the tremendous struggles many women had to face to make it to the point we are now, my heart melts in awe. I am absolutely enraptured by their strong, resilient, determined and elegant style of standing up for their intelligence, for their independence, and for their own human rights. It is important […]
Who exactly is the woman behind the pristine white caped blazer, signature red lip, and unapologetically bold hoop earrings? How is she breaking social and political barriers in an attempt to address the deeply rooted issues inherent in our country’s government? The media frenzy around up-and-coming Congresswoman and Democratic politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is truly one […]
We can all agree: sometimes the news can be overwhelming. Due to the sensationalism of today’s media, it can be difficult to parse through stories and tell which are important and which aren’t. So, I’ve handpicked three of the most important stories you may have missed this month: He’s Done: Robert Mueller III concluded his […]
On March 22nd, 2019, former FBI director Robert Mueller III delivered his findings from the Justice Department’s probe into President Trump’s potential collusion with Russia to the Attorney General William Barr, ending his almost two year stint as special council. This was an event that seemed impossible to a nation engrossed in the investigation, the […]
Another year means more news to sort through, Macaulay! We can all agree: sometimes the news can be overwhelming. Due to the sensationalism of today’s media, it can be difficult to parse through stories and tell which are important and which aren’t. So, I’ve handpicked three of the most important stories you may have missed […]
February is the month of celebrating and commemorating the success and struggle of African-Americans throughout history. While much of the attention is on the instrumental black, male trailblazers that have shaped the foundation of American society through art, politics, science, and philosophy, we can also look to the various young women who are changing the […]
